Comments on: What Papers Can You Get Rid Of?

By: Susan K

Susan K — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:54:23 +0000

I have a lot of medical papers – insurance statements, bills, records of treatments – and more. I keep records for taxes (if I do get a deduction). Sometimes I have managed to keep a running list of symtoms, diagnoses, treatments, etc.I have had several major illnesses myself,

Sadly, my husband passed away this year. His medical records (bills, insurance, treatment permissions, etc.) are all crammed in one file cabinet. What should I do with these?

I appreciate your knowledge about this subject, and your blog, and look forward to more cleaning up.

By: Valjean Leiker

Valjean Leiker — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:43:38 +0000

My city has a recycling program, so what we do is shred whatever papers we want to get rid of and put them into a grocery bag (paper, of course) and place them at the curb. You can staple or tape the top to prevent the contents from blowing away. The city picks them up just like the plastic bins you normally use.

Also alleviates the “paper or plastic” dilemma at the grocery store. I choose paper because I know I’ll use it for recycling!

Cool blog!

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By: Jenni at My Web of Life

Jenni at My Web of Life — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:35:47 +0000

Your blog is FANTASTIC! I just stumbled across it today after reading a post from Crunchy Domestic Goddess. It’s funny that I was just writing about decluttering on my blog today. It is a constant struggle for me to stay clutter-free, especially with three children!
I have added you to my blogroll. I look forward to reading more of your posts!!!

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By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:31:43 +0000

I just found your blog after reading Life with the Lyngs blog crush on you! I am a declutter freak, but I admit I probably hang on to more stuff than I need to. It’s always nice to be reminded what we need to keep and what we should pitch!

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By: Krys

Krys — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:14:08 +0000

Thank you SO much for this info! I’ve been dreading filing away papers/bills because everything is just gets so bulky I figured I would not be able to find anything when I needed it. Solution? A big paper pile (or two) where I can’t find anything when I need it… Not working.
Now I have a very practical plan of attack to get those papers under control.

By: Lauri @ A Day Spent

Lauri @ A Day Spent — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:25:43 +0000

One trick I have used to use to manage my monthly statements is a 13-tabbed file folder. One pocket for each month — once paid the statements get filed along with bank statements and pay stubs. The front pocket is for anything related to taxes that year so everything is in one place come January.

By: Richelle F

Richelle F — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:39:09 +0000

That is a great list. I always wonder how long I should keep some of that stuff, like bills. I actually cleaned out a bunch of papers from my file cabinet a couple weeks ago. It is so great to get rid of what you can! Richelle F's last blog post..Projects This Week